Frequently Asked Questions

Rebuilding Community Infrastructure (Rebuild) is a City of Philadelphia program to invest hundreds of millions of dollars to improve neighborhood parks, recreation centers, playgrounds and libraries. Made possible by the Philadelphia Beverage Tax, Rebuild will invest hundreds of millions of dollars in improving community facilities. Through its projects, Rebuild will: • Make physical improvements to parks, recreation centers, and libraries. • Promote diversity and economic inclusion. Rebuild will support minorities and women who work (or want to work) in the design and construction industries. • Engage with community members to leverage their knowledge, power, and expertise. Community feedback will inform the improvements that are made to facilities.

Community Ventures (CV) is a non-profit developer with a mission to work in partnership with neighborhood-based organizations to improve communities and to increase the supply of affordable housing. Community Ventures was selected by Rebuild to manage the Rebuild project at Piccoli Playground.

Improvements to the sports courts and picnic area include: New Picnic Area: New Lighting ADA Accessible Path to Pool Picnic Tables Sports Courts and Painted Games Area: Resurfaced and Repainted Basketball courts Volleyball Court/Multi-Court All Wheels Track Painted Games New Benches New Planting Bed

The improvements to the picnic area and sports court are complete. The picnic area reopened in June and the sports courts reopened in August 2025.

The playground is open!

Community input is critical to making this project a success and is a priority for all major Rebuild projects. Rebuild and CV encourage all residents to participate in community engagement activities so that their voice can be heard and inform the changes that are made at Piccoli Playground.

Sign up on our interest form. You can also email us at rebuild@community-ventures.org for any questions you may have. We will let you know about all community meetings, focus groups, and other opportunities to get involved and become a partner in the project.